Lightning's Darren Raddysh: Helpers in consecutive contests
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Raddysh logged an assist, three shots on goal, two PIM and a plus-2 rating in Saturday's 5-1 win over the Kraken.
Raddysh has a helper in two straight games and four of the last seven contests. The defenseman set up Brayden Point's go-ahead goal in the first period. Raddysh figures to see a larger power-play role as long as Victor Hedman (lower body) is out of the lineup. For the season, Raddysh has nine points, 26 shots on net, 13 blocked shots and a plus-4 rating through 20 appearances. He's playing well enough now to see at least steady third-pairing usage at even strength.
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Lightning's Darren Raddysh: Earns power-play assist
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Raddysh registered a power-play assist, two shots on goal and a plus-3 rating in Thursday's 8-3 win over the Flames.
Raddysh was pressed into a larger role Thursday -- Erik Cernak (lower body) was ruled out early in the day, Victor Hedman (lower body) was a late scratch and J.J. Moser (undisclosed) got hurt during the game. Raddysh ended up seeing 23:38 of ice time, easily a season high. He has three helpers over his last six contests, but this was his first power-play point of the year. He earned seven of his 33 points last season with the man advantage. Raddysh is at eight points, 23 shots on net and a plus-2 rating through 19 appearances, but he could get a chance to recapture last year's magic if the Lightning's injury woes persist into Saturday's game in Seattle.
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Lightning's Darren Raddysh: Nabs helper in overtime win
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Raddysh supplied an assist in Friday's 3-2 overtime win over the Predators.
Raddysh has gotten to play regularly in recent games, serving as a seventh defenseman during injury absences for multiple forwards. The 28-year-old blueliner is up to six points, 18 shots on net, nine blocked shots and a plus-1 rating over 14 appearances. Raddysh figures to compete with Nick Perbix and Emil Lilleberg for playing time once the Lightning's roster is closer to fully healthy.
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Lightning's Darren Raddysh: Three-game, four-point streak
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Raddysh picked up two assists in Tuesday's 3-2 overtime win over the Penguins.
Raddysh has delivered points (one goal, three assists) in three consecutive games, and he has five points, including four helpers, in 10 games this season. He's an inconsistent producer, but he did put up 33 points in 82 games in 2023-24. Raddysh has potential, but this surge could easily become a slide in very short order. And his category coverage is weak (six blocks, two hits, 12 shots). Use him in daily if you need to fill a seat, but don't over-invest.
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Lightning's Darren Raddysh: Lights lamp in win
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Raddysh scored a goal on two shots and went plus-2 in Saturday's 4-0 win over the Devils.
The Lightning have opted to dress seven defensemen over the last two games, which has helped Raddysh get in the lineup after being scratched for seven of the previous nine contests. He has a point in each of his last two outings, including a third-period goal Saturday. Raddysh is at three points, nine shots on net, six blocked shots and an even plus-minus rating over nine appearances. He often plays on the second power-play unit when in the lineup, but Raddysh may lose his spot once Brayden Point (lower body) returns.
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Lightning's Darren Raddysh: Earns assist in win
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Raddysh logged an assist and went plus-2 in Tuesday's 4-1 win over the Canucks.
Raddysh will get his looks since he continues to see power-play time despite a bottom-four role at even strength. The defenseman was a surprise last year when he produced six goals and 33 points in 82 regular-season appearances. It wouldn't be a shock to see him regress closer to the 25-point mark in 2024-25 unless he's able to secure more consistent ice time.
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Lightning's Darren Raddysh: Ready to go
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Raddysh (hip pointer) is healthy at the start of training camp Friday, according to Gabby Shirley of Bally Sports Florida.
Raddysh missed the final two games in Tampa Bay's six-game series loss to Florida in the opening round of the 2024 playoffs. Raddysh played in all 82 regular-season contests last year, picking up six goals and 33 points, including a goal and six assists on the power play. Raddysh will likely be a third-pairing blueliner for the Lightning once again in 2024-25.
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Lightning's Darren Raddysh: Out Monday
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Raddysh (undisclosed) is not in Monday's Game 5 lineup against Florida, Gabby Shirley of Bally Sports Florida reports.
Raddysh has now missed two straight games but it's unclear what he's dealing with. The 28-year-old racked up 12 hits while averaging 17:06 of ice time through the first three games this series. Max Crozier is expected to suit up again Monday.
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Lightning's Darren Raddysh: Team-record five-assist game
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Raddysh had an NHL career-high five assists in a 7-0 win over the Flyers on Saturday.
It was a pinch-me game for Raddysh, who tied Mark Recchi (March 1, 2009) and Martin St. Louis (Nov. 18, 2010) for the most assists in a game by a Lightning player. The defender had one assist in his previous 11 contests. What a night. Raddysh is on track to top 30 points, so his value remains limited, but he's worth monitoring.
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Lightning's Darren Raddysh: Provides assist in loss
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Raddysh posted an assist in Thursday's 6-2 loss to the Islanders.
Raddysh set up a Nikita Kucherov tally in the first period. Over the last 10 games, Raddysh has provided two goals and five helpers while seeing top-four usage. The 27-year-old should continue in that role with Mikhail Sergachev (leg) out for the rest of the regular season at a minimum. Raddysh has 19 points (two on the power play), 65 shots on net, 55 blocked shots, 46 hits and a minus-6 rating through 52 appearances, which is strong enough all-around production to help in deeper fantasy formats.
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Lightning's Darren Raddysh: Two more helpers in win
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Raddysh had two assists in a 6-4 win over the Oilers on Saturday.
Quietly, Raddysh has put up seven even-strength assists in 18 games. He's averaging more than 19 minutes a game (19:16) and has put up the same number of shots as games played. Raddysh may offer fantasy value in deep leagues when you don't feel as though you need to roll out a pylon in your last D spot.
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Lightning's Darren Raddysh: Earns assist against Ottawa
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Raddysh registered an assist in Sunday's 5-2 defeat versus Ottawa.
Raddysh picked up his first point of the season after having been left off the scoresheet in the opening two contests. In 17 games last season, the 27-year-old managed just three points while dishing out 25 hits. Given his limited offensive upside, the Toronto native is unlikely to offer much in the way of fantasy value.
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Lightning's Darren Raddysh: Inks two-year contract
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Raddysh signed a two-year, $1.95 million contract extension with the Lightning on Wednesday.
Raddysh still has one season remaining on his existing two-year, $1.525 million contract, so he's now signed with Tampa Bay through 2025-26. He had a goal and three points in 17 contests with the big club last season. The 27-year-old also contributed 13 goals and 51 points in 50 AHL outings with Syracuse. Raddysh will enter training camp in a battle for the Lightning's seventh defenseman slot.
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Lightning's Darren Raddysh: First-ever playoff goal
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Raddysh scored a goal in a 4-3 overtime loss to Toronto on Saturday in Game 3.
He drove down the right side and Matthew Knies failed to stay with him, instead choosing to bail and go back toward the point as Raddysh went hard around the net. The Leafs coverage broke down, leaving Raddysh free as he wrapped around the net, and he wired a hard shot past Ilya Samsonov. It was his first playoff goal.
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Lightning's Darren Raddysh: Gets first NHL goal
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Raddysh scored his first NHL goal in Wednesday's 6-3 loss to the Rangers.
Raddysh got a lot of help from the stick of Rangers defenseman Braden Schneider in front, but a goal's a goal. His marker was originally credited to Brandon Hagel, but further review determined that Schneider accidentally tipped the puck in without Hagel touching it. Raddysh is on a roll, as his first NHL points came in Tampa Bay's previous game, when the 27-year-old blueliner had two assists against the Islanders in his 16th NHL appearance.
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Lightning's Darren Raddysh: Recalled from AHL
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Raddysh was recalled from AHL Syracuse on Saturday.
Raddysh got into his first NHL game of the season Thursday and was sent to Syracuse on Friday. The move was made for salary cap reasons. Raddysh was pointless Thursday and had 13 goals and 50 points in 50 AHL games before his recall.
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Lightning's Darren Raddysh: Sent to AHL Syracuse
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Raddysh was reassigned to AHL Syracuse on Friday.
Raddysh was recalled Thursday and got into his first NHL game of the season, going minus-two with three hits and two shots on goal in 11:38 of ice time against the Penguins. Raddysh had 13 goals and 50 points in 50 AHL games before his recall.
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Lightning's Darren Raddysh: Elevated from minors
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Raddysh was called up from AHL Syracuse on Thursday.
Raddysh's promotion to the main roster could be an indication that there's an injury on the blue line, though it's also possible the team doesn't expect Mikey Eyssimont to join it for Thursday's matchup with Pittsburgh. Regardless, Raddysh will be hard-pressed to break into the lineup and will offer minimal fantasy value even if he does play.
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Lightning's Darren Raddysh: Lands on waivers
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Raddysh was waived by Tampa Bay on Friday, according to CapFriendly.
Raddysh signed a two-year extension this offseason but it appears he'll begin the year with AHL Syracuse as expected. The 26-year-old was held scoreless in four appearances with the Lightning last season.
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Lightning's Darren Raddysh: Inks two-year deal
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Raddysh signed a two-year, two-way contract with the Lightning on Wednesday, per PuckPedia.
Raddysh appeared in four NHL games last season, logging an average of 10:40 of ice time. He added 25 points in 61 contests with AHL Syracuse, where he could begin the 2022-23 campaign. He'll likely remain as defensive depth for the Bolts.
